A Look back at the World of Stewpendous Trivia in July:
July was a truly bodacious month of fun and games around Chicago! On top of the lineup of our classic trivia shows, we celebrated the legacy of the Power Rangers and Hollywood’s newest buddy picture, Deadpool and the Wolverine at Sidetrack and Replay. We also had a two-week trivia tournament at HQ RiverNorth for the hit book series affectionately referred to as ACOTAR. 28 Teams showed up to compete in the second part of our tournament, including fans who made their own ACOTAR t-shirts!
This month we kicked off our partnership with Punch Bowl Social with our newest shows: 🎶Music Bingo 🎶 on Sunday Fundays and Classic Trivia on Tuesdays. AND We didn’t just bring the fun to the bars, we took it to the house … literally!! We hosted an epic 40th birthday party in the burbs!
Bars, Rooftops, and Living Rooms. Where there is a space, there is a perfect opportunity for a Stewpendous Trivia Show. Let’s see where we take the show in August!
Fun Fact of the Month:
The Olympics are here!
The Olympic rings were first produced in 1913, from a design created by the Games’ modern founder – Baron Pierre de Coubertin! Their five colors (along with the white backdrop) reflect colors found on the flags of all participating nations, so everyone is represented.
Upcoming Stewpendous Chicago Trivia in August!
We are closing out the summer with big-time themed shows all over Chicago! On August 6th at Sidetrack, we will be celebrating the most righteous movies of 1984 that are turning forty this year (don’t remind us). Calling all book nerds! Join us at HQ RiverNorth for Fourth Wing and Iron Flame Novels trivia night on August 14 and August 28th!
Are you looking for outdoor summer fun? Join us on the terrace the next two Wednesdays (Aug 7 and 14th) at Streeterville Social and let’s get pink as we join them for their #WeDrinkPink social happy hour! And at Sidetrack, back by popular demand, we are revisiting Star Trek and the Final Frontier on August 13th. Finally, join us as we take a look back at our Brat Summer and celebrate the biggest Brat of all on August 20th.
This is just a glimpse of what we have planned for the month, for the whole story check out our website!
Check out all our upcoming shows here:
Trivia Time!
Before he was a major movie star and an Oscar-nominated actor he played the role of Cowboy Curtis in Pee Wee’s Playhouse TV Show. Who is the actor?
Want to know the answer? Keep Scrolling down!
Stewpendous Recipe!
Stewpendous Productions firmly believes that trivia is always better when snacks are involved. We want to take the opportunity of our monthly newsletter to celebrate our love of Pop Culture with whacky concepts on snacks and cocktails linked to our favorite characters from TV and movies. Nostalgia is a key pillar of our quizzical philosophy! Every month we’ll give you a fun, nostalgic pop-culture recipe that will surely awaken your memories!
HOLDING OUT FOR A GYRO ... DIP!
Who doesn’t love a dip? It’s the perfect addition to any movie night. Take the time to revisit the 1984 hit Footloose with one of the best soundtracks of the decade. Including Bonnie Tyler’s smash song: Holding out for a Hero.
INGREDIENTS FOR 7-LAYER GYRO DIP: (recipe by Sunny Anderson)
LAMB:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely grated white onion (on the smallest holes of the box grater)
1 large clove garlic, grated on a rasp
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 pound ground lamb
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
LAYERS: 8 ounces roasted garlic or red pepper hummus
4 ounces feta, crumbled
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and diced small
1/2 English cucumber, seeded and diced small
8 ounces tzatziki dip (store-bought or homemade)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill
Directions:
For the lamb: In a large pan on medium heat, add the olive oil. When it begins to swirl, add the onion, garlic, oregano, lamb, salt and plenty of black pepper. Combine the ingredients, breaking up the lamb while cooking, until it is browned, about 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Layer the dip. In an 8-inch square dish, layer in this order: Spread the hummus on the bottom, then sprinkle evenly with the lamb, feta, tomatoes and cucumbers. Spread the tzatziki dip over the top and sprinkle with the dill to finish. Serve with the pita chips.
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Trivia Answer: Laurence Fishburne
Peace, Love, & Bear Hugs, Stew
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